HB4422: Global Respect Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) individuals, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The Global Respect Act would allow the U.S. government to impose sanctions on foreign individuals who commit human rights violations against LGBTQI people. Sanctions are penalties like travel bans, asset freezes, or trade restrictions. The bill targets those responsible for abuse, discrimination, or violence based on sexual orientation or gender identity. It was introduced in the House of Representatives and currently sits in awaiting further action.
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HB4422: Global Respect Act
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Sponsors
Sara Jacobs
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (161)
Brian Fitzpatrick
Earl Blumenauer
Suzanne Bonamici
Salud Carbajal
Andre Carson